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Michael Carpenter sentenced to life in prison for murder of Nicole Hammond
Carpenter convicted of 1st degree premeditated murder; received statutory sentence of life imprisonment without release
“I am pleased that today, the Court held Michael Carpenter fully accountable for the crime he committed. I hope this accountability is eventually able to bring some measure of peace to Nicole’s loved ones.” said Attorney General Ellison.

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Attorney General Ellison warns of growing reports of mortgage assistance scams
The warning is part of the Attorney General’s monthly Scam Stopper series, aiming to help protect Minnesota consumers from common scams
"I cannot abide scammers targeting anyone in Minnesota, especially people who are already going through financial difficulty,” said Attorney General Ellison. “Unfortunately, that is exactly what mortgage assistance scammers are doing to folks who are struggling with their mortgages.”

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Attorney General Ellison shuts down nonprofit accused of being a conduit for fraud
Investigation found misuse by founder and president Mekfira Hussein of Shamsia Hopes’ charitable assets
“Minnesota nonprofit corporations are obligated by law to spend money on their mission alone, not to enrich their founders or the founders’ families,” Attorney General Ellison said. “Illegal activity like this risks eroding Minnesotans’ faith in our non-profits, which would be a genuine shame given the important work non-profits do across our state every single day.”

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Attorney General Ellison secures relief for asylum seekers harmed by immigration attorney’s misrepresentations
Settlement secures roughly $100,000 in refunds for dozens of immigrants who paid for legal services not properly rendered
“I am pleased that DPB Legal has now agreed to refund clients who were misinformed about the asylum process,” said Attorney General Ellison. “Everyone makes mistakes, but it’s what we do in those moments of recognizing our errors that matters the most. We appreciate Mr. Brown's cooperation.”

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Attorney General Ellison issues inaugural ‘Working for Workers’ report
Report highlights ways Office helps workers fight wage theft; to be issued annually around Labor Day
“I am proud to release this inaugural ‘Working for Workers’ report, which highlights the excellent work this division does on behalf of Minnesotans. As long as I remain your Attorney General, this Office will always work for working people.” Attorney General Ellison said.

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